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EPL Historical Season Data
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This dataset provides historical league standings for every English Premier League season from its inception in 1992-93 right through to the 2023-24 season. The Premier League stands as the top tier of the English football league system, featuring 20 clubs that operate under a system of promotion and relegation. Each season typically runs from August to May, with every team playing 38 matches. Since its establishment in 1992, fifty-one distinct clubs have competed, including forty-nine English and two Welsh teams. Seven of these clubs have successfully claimed the league title: Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, and Liverpool.
Columns
- season_end_year: The calendar year in which the Premier League season concluded.
- team: The name of the football club.
- position: The final league ranking achieved by the team in that particular season.
- played: The total number of games the team participated in during the season.
- won: The count of matches won by the team.
- drawn: The count of matches that ended in a draw for the team.
- lost: The count of matches lost by the team.
- gf: Goals For, representing the total number of goals scored by the team.
- ga: Goals Against, representing the total number of goals conceded by the team.
- gd: Goal Difference, calculated as Goals For minus Goals Against.
- points: The total points accumulated by the team throughout the season.
- notes: Any specific annotations or remarks pertaining to the team's performance or achievements in that season, such as qualification for European competitions.
Distribution
- Format: The data is provided in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file.
- Size: The file size is approximately 39.79 kB.
- Structure: The dataset contains 646 individual records, with each record detailing a team's final standing in a specific Premier League season.
Usage
- Analyse Historical Performance: Investigate the long-term performance trends of football clubs and the league itself.
- Predictive Modelling: Develop models to forecast future league outcomes or team standings based on historical data.
- Sports Research: Conduct academic studies on the economics, competitive balance, or fan engagement within professional football.
- Fantasy Football: Gain insights for fantasy league selections or sports betting strategies.
- Educational Purposes: Illustrate data analysis techniques using real-world sports data.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: The dataset covers the English football league system, specifically the Premier League, which includes clubs from England and two Welsh clubs that have participated.
- Time Range: The data spans from the 1992-93 season through to the 2023-24 season, with season end years ranging from 1993 to 2024.
- Data Availability Notes: Data is available for all 51 clubs that have competed in the Premier League during this historical period.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Football Enthusiasts: For personal interest, research, and general knowledge about Premier League history.
- Data Analysts & Scientists: Professionals looking for a rich dataset for statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualisation projects.
- Sports Journalists: To support articles, documentaries, and news reports with factual historical data.
- Betting Professionals: To inform strategic decisions and analyses related to football outcomes.
- Academic Researchers: Scholars in sports science, economics, or sociology studying league dynamics and club performance.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Premier League Standings Archive
- English Top-Flight Football Statistics
- EPL Historical Season Data
- UK Premier League Team Performance
- Football League Table History
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Original Data Source: EPL Historical Season Data
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